Segal Trials Washington D.C. [USA] July 12 (ANI): Turns out, stressful situations affect the brain and body differently in people with schizophrenia as compared to people without the mental illness. A new CAMH study showed the relationship between two chemicals released when people experienced stress – one released in the brain and the other in saliva – …
Jenni “JWoww” Farley is optimistic about her son’s future. In a recent interview with Hollywood Life where she revealed that her 2½-year-old younger child Greyson Valor has been diagnosed with autism, the reality star also went into detail about how she is planning to assist in her son’s continual “positive, positive” progress. “He has co-therapies [every] week but we’re going to step it …
A couple walked into my clinic citing their discord as a reason for wife’s depression. However, it took me some time to help them understand that it was, in fact, the wife’s depression that was the reason for the discord and timely treatment would help them. It’s easy to overlook depression since it’s often not …
January and February have always been the hardest time of the year for me to manage my symptoms, which can range from severe depression to mania. One year was particularly difficult, however. My father passed away on New Year’s Day in 2008. He was very ill throughout the holidays and we all knew his death was …
Many people can experience feelings of anxiety or depression during the holiday season. People who already live with a mental health condition should take extra care to tend to their overall health and wellness during this time. Extra stress, unrealistic expectations or even sentimental memories that accompany the season can be a catalyst for the …
Just like adults, children and teenagers often exhibit signs of stress around the holidays. If a child is known to have depression, the holidays can be triggering. Children are like sponges; they can absorb the stress and anxiety from other around them and will react to their parents’ stress. Adults often stress about finances around …
My son has Tourette syndrome. Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by vocal and motor tics. It is often diagnosed in childhood, and despite popular belief, it does not always include the shouting of coarse language (coprolalia). Some children who have Tourette’s also exhibit signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or have impulse-control …
Holidays can be tough for children with autism. They may be even tougher on their parents and siblings. But the good news is that for every problem you might encounter, there are real-world solutions you can put in place to make the season bright! Sensory Issues Many people with autism have strong negative reactions to …
When First Impressions are the Worst Impressions The first time you ever heard the term “mental illness”, what did you think of? I can tell you what I thought of. I was in the beginning of high school the first time I recall hearing this term. At the time, associated it with people who were …
On Monday night, Serena Williams shared an emotional post on Instagram, where she opened up on her recent feelings of inadequacy as a new parent. “Not only was I accepting some tough personal stuff, but I just was in a funk,” she wrote. “Mostly, I felt like I was not a good mom.” It’s hard to believe that …
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